The Lochsa is a marvel of knife making and I believe that it is unique in the fact that the frame is carved from one piece of titanium. I am very fortunate to have a left hand model. One day in about 2002, I got a call from Dan at Plaza Cutlery. He said Scott Cook was going to be at one of his in house shows and would I be interested in a left hand Lochsa?
A real no brainer of a question. I said absolutely yes yes yes and would you please hold the knife for me? No can do was the response, if you want the knife you have to be at the show and give others the chance to purchase it. The show was the next day and you better believe that I was first in line when he openned the door to his store. I feel myself to be very luccky to get mine in one day and a left handed one at that!
TKC you will be well pleased. I would suggest that you go for the pearl pivot inlay and the 14kt gold thumbstud.
The handle is thin and carries easily in the pocket. The shape when the knife is open is very similar to the large regular Sebenza. It doesn't fill the hand as confidently as my large Micarta Seb. but it is nice to carry a knife that doesn't scream I'm here, I'm here!
My only real concern is what would you do if the lockbar wore out? There would be no just replacing the lock side like on a Sebbie. To me it's not much of a worry as I expect it to last well past my lifetime. I've had mine for about 5-6 years with no movement of the lock toward the other side. And realistically, it's mostly a safe queen as it is truly not replacable. I sent mine to Tom Krein to get a killer edge and I'm hoping to get it back today or tomorrow. When it comes home to daddy it will go in my pocket.:thumbup:
Great knife from a great guy and considering how much time and work that goes in to the making of the Lochsa, it's a real bargain. The click that it makes when it engages is awesome. It opens with a very solid click.
